O’FALLON – With worldly views on sexuality and gender invading contemporary church life among several denominations, First Baptist O’Fallon is hosting a conference October 14-15 to explain the Bible’s perspectives on the topics. During the conference—Creation v. Revolution: How God’s Revelation Confronts the Sexual Revolution—speakers from the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW) will discuss current cultural and sexual attitudes and how Christians should respond; what the … [Read more...]
MinistrySafe co-founder to train MBC churches in abuse prevention, Oct. 25
ST. CHARLES – Gregory Love, co-founder of MinistrySafe and Abuse Prevention Systems, will address Missouri Baptist messengers gathered at their annual meeting here, Oct. 25. But, on the same day, he will provide further training for Missouri Baptists after the annual meeting, from 4-6 p.m. This special session will help churches identify and prevent sexual abuse in their own congregations and communities. Alongside his work with MinistrySafe, Love is managing partner at the law firm, Love … [Read more...]
Missouri DR brings hope, then help, to Ian survivors
VENICE, Fla. – Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR) is known for its slogan of “Bringing Help, Hope and Healing.” However, it’s not always in that order. It’s been said that following a disaster like Hurricane Ian, it takes two or three days for the shock and adrenaline experienced by victims to wear off. That’s when people realize how bad the damage really is; that they are hungry and there’s no way to prepare or preserve food without electricity, and that they don’t know where to turn. … [Read more...]
Director of Missions chooses life despite terminal cancer diagnosis
Laclede Association’s Strauch inspires through photography UPDATE (2/10/23): Steven Strauch passed away on Feb. 10, 2023. To read his obituary, click here. LEBANON – Steven Strauch lives his life to the fullest. Even though he has a terminal diagnosis of stage 4 cancer, he says he has “a determination to ‘live life.” “You can live with cancer or die of cancer. I choose to live.” Strauch is the director of missions for the Laclede Baptist Association in southwest Missouri. For the … [Read more...]
Young to be nominated as 2nd VP at MBC annual meeting
ST. CHARLES – Richard Young, senior pastor at South Haven Baptist Church, Belton, will be nominated for second vice president at the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) annual meeting here, Oct. 24-25, according to Victor Boll, South Haven’s pastor of discipleship/evangelism and mobilization. “Dr. Richard Young is a great man of integrity,” Boll said. “He’s a hands on leader in evangelism and missions.” Young currently serves as chair for the stewardship committee for The Baptist … [Read more...]
‘From every tribe, tongue and nation’: Kansas City pastors reach the unreached in Missouri
KANSAS CITY – The Northeast is known as a rough part of town. Its buildings are run down, the streets are narrow and full of potholes, and crime is common. It’s home to many different ethnic groups and many more languages. It’s the kind of place that might be especially hard for Missouri Baptists to reach, but there’s 22 church leaders in one room who are working to change that. They’re sitting around a square made of folding tables in the foyer of Central Baptist Church. Each pastor has … [Read more...]
At Sending Celebration, IMB appointees reminded to abide in Christ
BEAVERDAM, Va. – After a mission trip to Honduras, Shelton Johnson sensed God calling him overseas. “The Lord just opened my eyes to the need to go,” he said. But, he had a wife and two kids. He wanted to be sure his family was sensing the call as well. Listening to the Lord’s leading in his family’s life, he waited for Him to call each member of his family, individually. It started with his 11-year-old daughter, Addyson. She came downstairs one morning after reading Genesis. She said, … [Read more...]
Goodsell on mission at state Capitol
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was first published here. JEFFERSON CITY (CapMin) – Missouri Baptist Pastor Matt Goodsell felt the tug on his heart to minister to political public servants more than 20 years ago when he was a youth in his home country of Australia. Even so since that time he has dedicated his life to serving as pastor of local churches. But this year, he sensed an intense call to teach God’s Word to political leaders in the Missouri State Capitol and he found it to be … [Read more...]
IMB missionary pipeline surpasses 1,100
The pipeline’s growing, but so is the need Four years ago, 300 candidates waited in IMB’s missionary pipeline, considering a call to the nations. That pipeline just surpassed the 1,100 mark, the highest in decades. This means that more than 1,100 individuals have started a process to help solve the world’s greatest problem – lostness – by becoming a missionary with the IMB. When IMB President Paul Chitwood came into his role four years ago, he knew something needed to change. Due to … [Read more...]
People group in nation of Mozambique no longer unengaged with the gospel
MOZAMBIQUE (IMB) – Last year there were few-to-no followers of Christ among the Manyika of Mozambique. This past July, a group of four bowed their heads and prayed to receive Jesus as their Savior. Their eyes shone bright with hope. Their smiles unending because their eternity was forever changed. They joined seven others living in this remote interior strip of Mozambique to make this decision in the last few months. International Mission Board missionaries Ryan and Aubrey Curry rejoiced … [Read more...]
Williams, Vance to be nominated for MBC leadership roles at annual meeting
ST. CHARLES – Two pastors have announced their intention to nominate officers at the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) annual meeting at the St. Charles Convention Center here, Oct. 24-25. Chris Williams, pastor of Fellowship Church, Greenwood, will be nominated for the office of MBC president, according to Lane Harrison, pastor of LifePoint Church, Ozark. Williams currently serves as MBC first vice president. “I am excited to nominate Pastor Chris Williams for MBC President,” … [Read more...]
MBC’s High Street Press releases book on Baptist Faith & Message
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention, through its High Street Press imprint, has released a new resource for personal or group study titled Understanding The Baptist Faith & Message. The 300-page softcover book supports a resolution Missouri Baptists adopted at their 2021 Annual Meeting in Branson, encouraging all Missouri Baptist pastors “to consistently provide instruction to their congregations on the content of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.” The resolution cited … [Read more...]
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